She Took The House The Car And My Heart

Chapter 31

Chapter 31 She' Volunteered

Frederick furrowed his brows, irritation evident in his expression.

He loathed these social gatherings, primarily because he couldn't bear witnessing

his father in such a compromised state.

He recognized that business dinners demanded social finesse from anyone

lacking significant status. Understanding this necessity didn't equate to embracing it, though.

His gaze drifted toward Freya once more, drawn by an unconscious pull

Truly, being near Freya provided him the most genuine comfort.

"Aren't you escorting me to the hotel?" Freya tore her eyes away and locked them onto Edwin "Shouldn't we be departing?"

The question startled everyone present, Edwin included.

Kristian's fingers, which had been idly toying with his phone, suddenly tensed.

Frederick merely lowered his head, quietly sipping his drink, careful not to interject. He recognized with certainty that Freya was about to retaliate.

"Why such haste? Don't imagine that clinging to Mr. Shaw grants you the right to behave imperiously." Edwin bristled at Freya's words, as if she had insinuated he was nothing more than a procurer. "To Mr. Shaw, you're merely another conquest."

Kristian studied Freya intently, his gaze deepening as he observed her face.

At times, he marveled at her ability to remain composed when confronted with such caustic remarks,

"Mr. Shaw." Edwin slipped back into his sycophantic manner and, before departing, ventured hesitantly, "Regarding our potential partnership..."

"My assistant will handle the arrangements, Kristian replied tersely.

Edwin's face brightened instantly. "Thank you."

Everyone coveted alliances with both the Briggs Group and Shaw Group.

While the Briggs Group remained beyond his reach, he had now secured ties with

the Shaw another chance, he would certainly cultivate his relationship with Kristian to forge even closer

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With these aspirations dancing in his mind, Edwin departed with Freya.

Freya played along willingly, knowing that upon reaching the mentioned hotel, she could confront Edwin

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guests in the private room

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mutual consent, they

someone ventured, "Mr. Shaw, since you

today, we won't

can resume another time.

the company manager, will coordinate the

Kristian strode

the private chamber, Gerard

A heaviness settled in

her," Gerard, anticipating his employer's concerns without explicit direction, explained. "Should she face any danger, the bodyguards

somewhat reassured, Kristian still responded coldly, "Interfering

reflecting on the

Corporation is dealt with properly." Kristian adjusted his tie, his lips delivering the chilled command, "Such

Gerard comprehended instantly. "Understood."

Corporation was

clearly

hotel," he commanded, his voice

Gerard started the vehicle.

Gerard drove directly to

journey, reflecting on earlier events, he couldn't resist asking, "Sir, I'm uncertain whether I should inquire

plagues you, refrain from asking,"

to agree to Edwin delivering your wife to your bed?" Gerard, emboldened by curiosity, pressed on, "How does it

year-end bonus forfeit," Kristian fired

"Sir, rest assured, I'll ensure

"Your quarterly

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still clutching his phone. I'm

wife for another woman,

he simply replied,

isn't necessary either," Kristian

normally accommodating temperament, his composure began to

made this time?

consideration you've overlooked," Gerard ventured, wracking his brain while navigating the road. "Despite your divorce from your wife, until you receive the official decree, you remain

volunteered," Kristian retorted, bristling at the memory of earlier events. "She even

knows the person awaiting her after check-in is

harbors no affection for me," Kristian

at a